The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House(2023)
Overview
Two inseparable friends move to Kyoto to chase their dreams of becoming maiko, but decide to pursue different passions while living under the same roof.
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Top 10 Billed Cast
Kiyo
Sumire
Ryо̄ko
Chiyo
Momoko
Yoshino
Azusa
Kenta Nakanowatari
Tsurukoma
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